Matchday 27 of Ligue 1 between Monaco and Nice will take place on March 29 at the Louis II Stadium in Fontvieille. Monaco vs. Nice: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Monaco
The Monégasques secured a 2-0 victory over Angers in their last outing, extending their unbeaten run in Ligue 1 to three matches (2 clean sheet wins, 1 draw). The team's scoring streak in the French championship has now reached 11 matches. Monaco is positioned third in the list of the league's most prolific clubs, having scored 51 goals, with only PSG (73) and Marseille (53) scoring more. In the league standings, the team also occupies third place, having reduced the gap to second to just two points thanks to their unbeaten run. Notably, the Monégasques have won their last four home matches in Ligue 1, scoring at least three times in each.
- At least three goals have been scored in 9 of Monaco's last 11 league matches.
- The team's uncompromising home run in Ligue 1 stands at eight matches (6 wins, 2 losses).
- Monaco has scored at least twice in their last seven home matches in the French top flight.
Predicted lineup for Monaco (4-5-1)
Philipp Köhn – Caio Henrique, Thilo Kehrer, Wilfried Singo, Vanderson – Denis Zakaria, Ali El-Musrati, Eliesse Ben Seghir, Takumi Minamino, Maghnes Akliouche – Myron Boadu.
Nice
After a 0-2 defeat to Lyon in the league, the club drew their last match before the international break, finishing 1-1 against Auxerre. The team has conceded in their last three Ligue 1 matches. As a result of dropping points in the previous round, Nice slipped to fourth in the league standings, trailing their upcoming opponents, but they have the same number of points as Monaco (47). The teams have similar records in terms of goals scored and conceded this season, with Nice at 50:31 and Monaco at 51:32.
- No more than two goals have been scored in 6 of Nice's last 8 league matches.
- The team has avoided defeat in 7 of their last 8 matches in this competition (5 wins, 2 draws).
- Both teams have scored in Nice's last seven away matches in Ligue 1.
Predicted lineup for Nice (3-4-3)
Marcin Bulka – Youssouf Ndayishimiye, Dante, Moise Bombito – Tom Lech, Hicham Boudaoui, Baptiste Santamaria, Melvin Bard – Evann Guessand, Gaëtan Laborde, Sofiane Diop.
Defender Melvin Bard will miss the match due to suspension.
Referee
Jérôme Brisard (France)
Matches – 13 (Ligue 1, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 50;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.8;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 38%.
Match Prediction: Monaco vs. Nice
The Côte d'Azur derby finds the teams in contrasting moods. The visitors had a disappointing run before the international break, earning just one point from their last two matches. In contrast, Monaco picked up seven points from their last three Ligue 1 outings, overtaking Nice in the standings. At home this calendar year, the Monégasques have been unstoppable, winning four matches with an aggregate score of 17:5.
However, despite Nice's recent struggles in Ligue 1, they have performed well in their last away matches, winning 3-1 against both Le Havre and Saint-Étienne. The team also defeated Monaco 2-1 in the first round. Therefore, I would not give such a clear advantage to the hosts as the bookmakers do. The outcome of the upcoming match may not be as obvious. As a betting option, I suggest considering the total goals. Note that both clubs have been quite prolific this season, with the hosts on an 11-match scoring streak in the tournament, while the visitors have found the net in 19 of their last 20 league matches.
I am confident that both teams will score in the upcoming match, especially since they have scored against each other in their last two Ligue 1 meetings. My prediction – Both teams to score – yes